It’s that time of year, when parents of university students drop off our young people at accommodation we would decline to enter without anti-bac spray and a hazmat suit. I’ve seen carpets you’d cross ...

Students are feeling the strain of rising rents as they struggle to afford purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA).

On average, students should allocate between R7 000 and R15 000 per month for total living expenses, depending on their ...